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El Paso
Oct. 29, 1973
Kiel Auditorium

They really attack it as opposed to sauntering through it…one of the most energetic I’ve heard! Don't let an audience tape scare ya...
3
Drums
Oct. 19, 1972
Fox Theatre

Phil joins him about two-thirds of the way through...can't wait to get to TOO
1
Around and Around
Oct. 19, 1972
Fox Theatre

Keith is awesome on this one...
1
Beat it on Down The Line
Oct. 19, 1972
Fox Theatre

Really great solo from Jerry — fast, banjo-style picking
2
Drums
Oct. 18, 1972
Fox Theater

Starts with some Buddy Rich-style hi-hat play…sounds like he’s doing that thing Buddy would do playing the bottom hat with his left hand fingers!

Comments

They Love Each Other
June 26, 1973
Seattle Center Coliseum

Finally bought the Pacific Northwest box...this is one of my new favourite versions! While I still enjoy the slowed down post-hiatus versions, they can't touch the fast '73 versions IMO. I think the up-tempo bounce of the '73 versions captures the mood of the lyrics better.
Box of Rain
June 24, 1973
Memorial Coliseum

Wow, I think this is the best I've ever heard Phil sing it live.
Bertha
June 22, 1973
Pacific Coliseum

Phil is nice and bouncy on this one. The whole first set is one of the best examples of that "hot mellow" thing they had going on in '73...
Box of Rain
June 10, 1973
RFK Stadium

Very nice one, and yes, a nice country vibe. Probably my favourite outside of the 9/17/70 Fillmore East version.
It Takes A Lot To Laugh, It Takes A Train To Cry
June 10, 1973
RFK Stadium

Too bad they didn't play this more often...I guess it just makes this one that much more special!